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Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is Pronman's No. 1 ranked prospect and the favorite to go first in the draft.

FSG, which owns several other properties, including the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC, plans to maintain controlling interest of Penguins.

Rantanen said he thought talks with the Avs had been productive before the shocking trade to the Canes: "I didn’t know we were in a rush."

Thompson ranks among the league leaders in save percentage (.925) and goals saved above expected (18) as a top goaltender this season.

The pick heading to the Blues would be in the fifth round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Malkin sustained an apparent knee injury in a 4-1 loss against the Kraken on Saturday.

Canucks management's next steps with their star centers are crucial in the wake of Friday's three-team blockbuster.

Dom Luszczyszyn offers up his seventh in-season update to his 2024-25 fantasy hockey rest-of-season rankings and player projections.

If the Avalanche had opened up a good old-fashioned bidding war on Mikko Rantanen, here are teams that would have been the best fit.

Toronto defeated New York 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday but sits last in the PWHL standings. What's behind its struggles this season?

The Hurricanes and Avalanche shook up the hockey world on Friday — and the top five as well.

Goalies such as Seattle's Joey Daccord can help generate offense and also reduce the physical burden of their defensemen.

The Predators added two 40-goal scorers on July 1 but can't score. With an aging core and no easy fix, what does their future hold?

Our staff identified 13 buyers, nine sellers and 10 teams that could go either way (or do some buying and selling) at the trade deadline.

The addition of a 10-pick 2024 class and some internal growth has kept the Flames' pool strong.

The Blackhawks could expedite their painstaking rebuilding process and be significant players in free agency this summer.

Despite trading one of the NHL's scoring leaders and a franchise stalwart, MacFarland says the Avalanche are still "all-in."

The Blues have one of the deeper pools in the NHL with five legit prospects at the top and good quantity behind them.

The Rangers' front office hoped an extension would be the end result when it targeted Borgen in the trade market, per a league source.

The trade that saw the superstar dealt to Carolina sent shockwaves through the league and up and down the Colorado franchise.

The Canes aren't done after this blockbuster: "Until we have the 20 best players in the league … there’s always somewhere we can upgrade."

Where does the NHL's biggest in-season trade in decades leave the Canes, Avs and Blackhawks ... and the Canucks and Rangers? Let's dig in.

Carolina can re-sign Rantanen and maintain a formidable supporting cast around him, which might have been tough for Colorado.

The Jets don't have a premium prospect or depth in quantity but have a very respectable top eight or nine prospects.

The trade "stunned" execs around the league, but the Canes and Avs had been in talks since June. And now? "What else is Colorado up to?"

After the blockbuster trade, the Hurricanes are the favorites to come out of the East with a 12.7 percent chance of winning the Cup.

The Hurricanes added a superstar to their lineup and win the trade, but how much will depend on if he re-signs in Carolina.

The trade is a stunning midseason swap of point-per-game players in their primes, an anomaly in the NHL trade market in the salary-cap era.

The team has work to do before securing a name, whether it's the Yeti, Yetis, Blizzard, Outlaws, Mammoth, Venom or HC.

DeAngelo played last season for the Hurricanes, appearing in 34 games along with nine playoff games.

On McDavid, Bettman said Thursday, "I understand the frustration, and it's something we're going to continue to monitor."

Sure the Canucks face a soft schedule, but there are far better additions given Vancouver's struggles.

The Capitals underlying numbers haven't been good but they keep winning, while the Sharks do not.

It’s time to honor the defensive defenseman. Which team(s) didn't these players play for?

Nine new names enter our watch list, including a few top-of-lineup players.

The Capitals are ramping up efforts to extend Logan Thompson while the goaltending situation in Carolina has gotten less dire.

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler and Flo Hockey's Chris Peters debate Corey Pronman on his recent under-23 player ranking.

Some veterans lament less team bonding as alcohol use wanes and gaming and edibles become more commonplace.

The NHL is on ESPN Friday night, with the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the Dallas Stars.

The Hurricanes have maintained one of the deeper pools in the league but they're a tricky group to project.

Bettman says he hasn't given the Board of Governors a timeline, but the executive committee is in a formal process of finding a successor.

The Devils' pool is one of the league's quirkiest in that it's led by three of the sport's top young defensemen.

Carrick and his brothers have a farm and produce maple syrup. Reviews? "Tastes good." "So smooth." One teammate's daughter "drinks it.”

Reaves dropped the gloves with Olivier less than two minutes into the first period of the Leafs' loss Wednesday.

McDavid was speaking to the media for the first time since he struck Garland in the head in the dying seconds of Saturday’s 3-2 loss.

A fan tossed a plate of nachos onto the ice Tuesday night in Edmonton. What happened next, and how did it affect the game?

With its facility, proximity to the league’s other Canadian franchises and fan support, Quebec City makes a strong case for PWHL expansion.

The Flyers, one of the bigger year-to-year fallers in the countdown, now look like a middle-of-the-pack pool.

From worst to best, a way-too-in-depth look at every goalie goal the NHL has ever seen.

Add the Hurricanes and Devils to the list of a handful of teams that have had talks with the Canucks about a J.T. Miller trade.

Miller’s days as a member of the Canucks could be numbered. What does he bring, where could he land and what does Vancouver need?

The trade looks to be a change of scenery for both players, who've seen limited minutes and stretches out of the lineup early this season.

The Canucks should be able to acquire at least one good prospect as part of a package for Miller.

Midway through the season, there are a number of teams and players underperforming. These are the ones with the most cause for concern.

The goalie mask is a rare canvas for individuality in the uniformized world of professional sports.

Breaking down 10 players whose stock is dropping and who have a decent chance of moving teams before the 2025-26 season.

The gap between the top teams and the rest of the conference has evaporated, leaving a conference where many teams could prevail.

The Rangers made just four selections in the 2024 NHL Draft but held onto their first-rounder and the pool remains solid.

Crosby's cross-check of Vancouver's Conor Garland on Saturday earned him a three-game suspension.

McDavid received a match penalty in Saturday's game, meaning a suspension was all but inevitable.

The Canucks and Rangers came close to a trade involving J.T. Miller but the deal fell apart.

It's been an eventful week in the NHL, from coast to coast and all over the ice to boot.

The Penguins lack a truly high-end talent but their pool is deeper and stronger than it has been in a while.

It wasn't just Saturday night against the Canucks. The Oilers star hasn't been drawing penalty calls all season.

The Canucks have two legit prospects and about a dozen ones of varying interest, giving them an average pool.

The captain was assessed a match penalty for the incident, which comes with an automatic suspension pending a review by the commissioner.

Past the season's midpoint, our staff's updated picks for Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment, awards, playoff fields and more.

These are the Alexander Ovechkin trading cards worth considering adding to your collection.

Jake Neighbours' friendship with Ozzy Wiesblatt, whose mom is deaf, led him to design a hat in ASL.

Wolf's play has helped the Flames surpass expectations and put him in serious consideration for the Calder Trophy.

The Golden Knights' pool ranks in about the same spot in this project as it has for the last four years.

In the Penguins' 5-2 win in Buffalo, Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to notch a goal and an assist in a single game.

Nedeljkovic scored into an empty net at 17:18 of the third period after the Sabres pulled their goalie for an extra skater.

Tsyplakov's hit on Poehling from the Flyers’ 5-3 win Thursday over the Islanders was deemed illegal by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Signing Klingberg is a low-risk move that could amount to the Oilers adding a top-four blueliner.

Week 16 has four games on the lightest nights, with 19 different teams making a light-night appearance. Who should you target?

This week, we offer no razzle-dazzle and no glitzy themes. It's back to basics for the Rankings Boys.

Jokinen, who is coaching in Sweden and on a path to a potential NHL return, recently got "way too much attention" for a speech to his team.

Catching up with GM Tom Fitzgerald on his team's bounce-back season, playoff aspirations and deadline plans.

If you’re lucky, your team has a good owner who does no harm. But a bad owner can feel like a death sentence.

The addition of nine prospects into their ultra-thin pool has made a difference and raised the Avs up the countdown ever so slightly.

The Cup rings, which were initially missing after the home invasion, are from the Penguins’ 2009, 2016 and 2017 championship teams.

The move was necessary to make the call-ups needed to have a full roster. It's retroactive, so Kaprizov can return whenever he's ready.

With Tavares out for at least four games, a Maple Leafs team that was already light on centre depth will now see its options tested.

The Blackhawks need more offensive firepower in their system. But is Schaefer, a defenseman, too good to pass up?

Klingberg is trying to resurrect his career after spending more than a year working his way back from double hip resurfacing surgery.

Washington’s form this season can serve as a loose framework for mushy-middle teams to take inspiration from.

The Lightning's pool is in a slightly better position than it was a year ago, though it does remain fairly thin on talent/upside.

Plus a hit parade in Vancouver, a savior in Ottawa, the timeline of witnessing all-time greatness in Washington and much more.

While most NHL players are taken in the first round, some of these prospects could end up being major difference-makers.

Hyman and his family have officially purchased the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs from Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer.

Jarry and the Penguins were never the right match, and they finally, mercifully pulled the plug.

Tavares left practice in obvious discomfort on Wednesday afternoon after getting awkwardly tied up with Tanev during a power-play drill.

Teams have called the Flames about Andersson, and the answer to each team has been the same: There's no interest in trading him.

The Cup rings are from the Penguins' 2009, 2016 and 2017 championship teams.

Ever since he was young, Seth Jarvis wanted to make the World Juniors team. When he didn't, he used the setback to grow.

These are a few of the biggest under-23 risers that have caught Corey Pronman's eye since the season began.

After hanging onto their 2024 first-rounder and picking twice in the second round, the Islanders' pool got a much-needed boost.

As the television and streaming landscape gets more and more muddled, here's a guide on how to watch every NHL game.

Now that we've reached the midway point of the NHL season, let's try to make sense of some of the unusual things that have happened so far.

Let's find (almost) every team’s all-time leader in career games among players who didn’t make the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Earlier Tuesday, he passed away at the age of 82 due to complications with Parkinson's disease and a stroke.

The Athletic's prospects writers Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman provide their thoughts on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings.

The Athletic asked nine NHL insiders what they've seen from the Rangers during this season and what they think of them going forward.

The Kings' pool is deep between the pipes and has a handful of interesting forwards, but really thins out on defense.

Corey Pronman's 2024-25 midseason ranking of the best young players affiliated with NHL teams.

A competitive race for the Calder Trophy is brewing. The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Scott Wheeler submit their five-player ballots.

Both Dallas Stars forwards got off to slow starts this season but have been back to their usual high levels since roster announcements.

The new facility, which will be home to both NHL and NBA clubs, is set to open in 2031

The success of "Takeover Tour" games in Seattle, Vancouver and Denver begs the question: Could the PWHL expand to the West Coast?

Remember when we designated eight teams as sure-thing contenders in October? Let's check back in on that.

The Blues are 11-8-3 (.568) since they fired Drew Bannister and hired Jim Montgomery. Here's a deep dive into what's changed.

We polled six NHL coaches and four retired goalies, asking them to rate every starting goalie in the league.

Ottawa has got very little in the cupboards behind its top prospect, 2024 first-round pick Carter Yakemchuk.

Over 14,000 fans packed Ball Arena to watch the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire play in Denver.

The Leafs' pool has taken a hit in both quality and quantity after trading away many draft picks over the years.

“You hear the crowd going like that, it brings so much energy to myself and the whole team,” Jamie Drysdale said.

Pegula watched as the Sabres blew a two-goal lead and allowed six unanswered goals for a 6-2 collapse to the Kraken.

What has been each team's biggest disappointment in the first half? The Athletic posed that question this week to its NHL staff.

In a league stuffed with back-to-back tilts, three games in four nights and travel at all hours, recovery is critical for performance.

Analyzing every Western Conference team's most noteworthy moves and how they've panned out so far.

Edmonton's pool lacks high-grade prospects as the Oilers are now without four of their last five first-round picks.

Kane and Bedard's careers started off in a remarkably similar way, but there is one big difference that makes them seem worlds apart.

Missing out on an invitation to next month's 4 Nations Face-Off may have provided an extra shot of motivation for some surging players.

The middle of the season offers a great chance to reflect on what’s happened and look ahead to what could happen going forward.

Tuesday was a bad night for injuries. Here's a group of good-looking replacements.

This edition covers questions on 4 Nations bad blood, how Ovechkin will break the record, the lottery rules and the Maple Leafs.

What has been each team's best surprise in the first half? The Athletic posed that question this week to its NHL staff.

McCrimmon's aggressive moves at last season's trade deadline helped set up a run to the top of the NHL standings in 2024-25.

The Bruins have been without a first- or second-round pick in seven straight drafts and had neither in 2023. The pool has suffered.

McDavid is getting his number retired by the Otters on Friday before a game against the Saginaw Spirit.

There isn't a better story than the play of the Blue Jackets. The Senators join them in the playoff picture but the Rangers are in trouble.

A teenaged Poulin burst onto the women's hockey scene at the 2010 Olympics. Back in Vancouver, she reflects on her start — and what's next.

Here's how the NHL's best players hack, grab and jockey to navigate — and create — chaos at the rink's biggest battleground: the net front.

The Stars' drafting success has led to a good current NHL team, but they now have one of the thinnest prospect pools in the league.

The Jets' on-ice success has translated to a bump in attendance this season. How are the other NHL teams doing?

"Obviously the game is secondary to that and to many things in life. Perspective is important," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the fires.

The Panthers will host the Rangers at loanDepot park on Jan. 2, 2026, and the Lightning will host the Bruins at the Raymond James on Feb. 1.

Analyzing every Eastern Conference team's most noteworthy moves and how they've panned out so far.

As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.

Seven new names enter our watch list, including two star-level players at the top of the board.

Picking the single biggest trade of each calendar year from 2000 through 2024 and ranking them from least to most important.

Both teams are eager to make changes and have executives who are adept at pulling off trades.

From shocking trades to a surprising number of suspensions, not to mention some stellar rookie play, the PWHL isn't afraid to go big.

Scott Wheeler's annual deep dive into every NHL team's collection of prospects.

The Panthers rank last, which is the cost of not picking in the first round in each of the last three drafts.

Frank Vatrano's contract included 10 years' worth of deferred payments, which could be a hot topic in coming CBA talks.

Sean M. Higgins pleaded not guilty to all charges, including first-degree aggravated manslaughter, in an arraignment hearing Tuesday.

The Rangers' trajectory continues to trend down, putting a ticking clock on decisions — including with their injured franchise cornerstone.

Hardcore fans are familiar with CBA rules involving contracts and trades, but there's interesting day-to-day details to be found as well.

Marchand is also looking forward to playing with fellow Nova Scotia natives Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon at the event in February.

Draisaitl has been the league’s best player this season. Will it be enough to win the Hart Trophy this year?

Defensemen are poorly represented by the NHL's annual awards. It's time to honor those excelling at goal prevention.

It's a lot easier to return holiday gifts than it is offseason UFAs, and some have caused considerably more buyer's remorse than others.

How does Nashville's Saros, the shortest goalie in the NHL, make himself bigger to shooters?

Also in Chris Johnston's NHL mailbag: What is the likelihood that Russia will be permitted to send a team to the 2026 Olympics?

Scott Wheeler empties his notebook on the more than 100 drafted and draft-eligible NHL prospects who participated in the 2025 World Juniors.

Marchand explains why he wears gloves that look like they've been left out in the rain, gnawed on by a dog and run over by a garbage truck.

A look at which World Junior players stood out and who didn't over the last 10 days in Ottawa.

Team USA has repeated as champions for the first time in their history at the tournament.

It's the final day of the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa. By day's end, we'll have a champion.

USA and Finland will meet on Sunday in the gold medal game. Czechia and Sweden will play for bronze.

“It’s exciting,” Matthews said Saturday morning. "It’s never fun watching."

Each team will have a chance to play for a medal this weekend. The Athletic breaks down the two semifinal matchups at the World Juniors.

From F to A+ to everything in between, The Athletic's NHL staff hands out grades to every team based on their season so far.

Back as a returnee and wearing a letter on Sweden's shutdown pairing, Lindstein is continuing to prove himself.

Canada's quarterfinal exit at the World Juniors boiled down to too many penalties and not enough goals.

Toronto locks up the defenceman for two additional seasons on deal that carries $850,000 AAV.

Shayna Goldman says to buy Logan Thompson while you still can. Quinton Byfield offers versatility with Kings; his slow start has ended.

Panthers GM Bill Zito on his team's cross-state rivals: "We talk about where we’re trying to get as a franchise … and they’re it."

The goalie behind Latvia’s unexpected run at the World Juniors will be remembered for his saves and his smile.

Sandin Pellikka credits his father, Janne, with helping him focus over the years en route to his third World Juniors with Sweden.

It's Florida vs. California, the only two states that can boast multiple cap-era Stanley Cup winners.

If there’s truly a high standard at Hockey Canada, then not playing in a medal game for two straight years shouldn’t meet it.

It’s natural given Canada's difficult effort on home ice to want explanations and look for scapegoats.

Team USA's top line finally had the explosive game they've been waiting for, while Czechia held on to send Canada packing.

Bill Guerin told reporters Spurgeon's injury isn't as bad as the team originally thought and provided an update on the captain.

Drop your questions here, and The Athletic’s Chris Johnston will answer a selection in his upcoming mailbag.

Entering Thursday's games, eight teams still have a chance at leaving Ottawa with a gold medal.

Prospect experts Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler and Max Bultman analyze our staff's updated picks ahead of the tournament's quarterfinals.

Halttunen wants to be known for more than just his one-timer as he plays toward a medal with Finland at the World Juniors.

Even though he is not deemed a "repeat offender" by the NHL, at only 21 years old, L'Heureux has been suspended 11 times at lower levels.

At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.

The results of Canada-USA and Sweden-Czechia on Tuesday decided first place in the two groups.

Hutson and Eiserman each scored a goal and an assist in a 4-1 United States victory over Canada on Tuesday night.

Fowler celebrated his 1,000th game with two goals as the Blues beat the Blackhawks 6-2 at Wrigley Field.

The Rangers, who have lost 15 of their last 19 games, will be in even more trouble without their franchise goalie.

You'll know the quarterfinal matchups for later this week by the time you're about to celebrate the new year.

Sights and soundbites from Wrigley Field on the eve of the NHL's Winter Classic.

The "shy" Maple Leafs fifth-round pick has been impressive for Czechia at the World Juniors.

How have NHL coaching tenures changed over the years? Plus adding context to Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood deal and more.

Cooper says "one of the coolest things" about preparation has been conversations with excited players like Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

Kiiskinen was traded from Nashville to Detroit in the summer and is playing a prominent role at the World Juniors.

The first trade of the 2024-25 PWHL season — and the biggest trade in league history — was announced on Monday night.

Matthews has missed the last four games after aggravating an undisclosed injury on Dec. 20 in Buffalo.

There are only two games on Monday, a much quieter day compared to most of the preliminary round, but New Year's Eve looms large.

Steve Yzerman can admit when he got something wrong, and on occasion, so can sportswriters.

ASL game commentary and a weekly show are reaching out to a community that has always faced barriers in embracing professional sports.

Someday, Fortescue's friends and family hope to make the drive to Madison Square Garden to watch him with the Rangers.

This isn't a scientific comparison of front offices, but rather a ranking of which ones are viewed best by their direct competitors.

We also saw impact from a No. 1 pick, the (pending) return of NHL players to the Olympics and the arrival of a new team in a fresh locale.

Let's take a stroll through the 2024 calendar and look back at an eventful year of memorable women's hockey.

Nikitin, a Senators prospect, was instrumental in helping Kazakhstan qualify for this year's World Junior tournament.

Canada required an empty-netter for a second straight year to beat Germany.

Canada returns to the ice for the first time since their stunning upset loss to Latvia on Friday.

Day 3 at the World Juniors was a quieter one on the schedule, with just two games on deck.

Stars coach Pete DeBoer said that Dallas' young players practiced Thursday during a mandated NHL off day and that they were "supposed to."

Ovechkin needs 27 goals to pass Gretzky's career mark and has 48 games left on the Caps' schedule to try to get it done, starting Saturday.

Welcome to Day 3 of the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa. But first, what happened last night? The story of Day 2 was undoubtedly Latvia’s 3-2 shootout win over a lacklustre Canadian team. The Athletic’s Corey Pronman has you covered on Canada’s causes for concern regarding the biggest upset in tournament history. Latvia shootout winner Eriks Mateiko was at a loss for words but told TSN “he still couldn’t believe it happened.” Goaltender Linards Feldbergs needed an hour to process the win after a 55-save performance. Latvia coach Artis Abols told Mark Masters “In one hockey...

After a few days off for the holiday break, the Rangers are back in action Saturday. Returning too are the questions surrounding the team.

From trades to contracts to arena renovations, The Athletic asked its NHL staff to identify one critical resolution for each team in 2025.

The Senators' confidence remains high through a successful December, and Green deserves credit for that.

Pieniniemi is putting up points for OHL Kingston and already logging big minutes for Finland at the World Juniors.

The other Day 2 games were overshadowed by Canada's lackluster, lifeless showing against Latvia in a shootout loss.

Canada was shocked Friday night by Latvia, losing 3-2 in a shootout in round-robin play.

Schaefer was injured in the first period of Canada's round-robin game against Latvia during the World Juniors.

Kaprizov has been one of the league's top players this season — and its fourth-leading scorer, with 23 goals and 50 points.

Let's reward some excellent performances with bonus trophies to make up for the real ones these players probably should have won.

Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored a hat trick on Day 1 while Gavin McKenna explains Canada's goal song choice.

In his second full season in the NHL, Rossi has made himself invaluable as a top-line center for the Wild.

What teams will land top trade targets Mikael Granlund, Rasmus Ristolainen, Taylor Hall, Will Borgen and Brandon Tanev?

Molendyk, a Nashville Predators prospect, enters this year's tournament as Canada's No. 1 defenseman.

Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman share their Day 1 thoughts after the tournament began in Ottawa on Thursday.

The Red Wings fired Lalonde on Thursday in search of a spark. But their biggest issues will require more work to fix.

Lalonde took over the team in the 2022 offseason after Detroit moved on from Jeff Blashill, and the team improved in his first two seasons.

Meet your World Juniors Today correspondents and catch up with Canada defenseman Oliver Bonk as the tournament kicks off.

Since Hage's dad died in 2023, he has remained laser-focused: "You’ve just got to move on and continue to play like he’s watching."

It's in the Sabres’ best interest to get their up-and-coming star back on track instead of moving him too soon.

The NHL's formula for the Winter Classic and other outdoor games is stale. Here are 10 intriguing venues the league should consider.